Status:
valid
Authors:
Lojac.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Natural. Sicil. iii. 267. 1884
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070166
Common Names
- Valley Thistle
- Vallis-Demonii Thistle
- Cirsium Thistle
Description
Cirsium vallis-demonii (also called Valley Thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the western United States and typically grows in dry, sunny areas such as deserts and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cirsium vallis-demonii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive disorders and reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cirsium vallis-demonii are white to pink in colour, and have a yellow centre. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirsium vallis-demonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun, and requires regular watering during the summer months. It is hardy to USDA Zone 4.
Where to Find Cirsium vallis-demonii
Cirsium vallis-demonii is native to North America and can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Cirsium vallis-demonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cirsium vallis-demonii?
Cirsium vallis-demonii
What type of plant is Cirsium vallis-demonii?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant.
What is the habitat of Cirsium vallis-demonii?
It is found in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes in the western United States.
Species in the Cirsium genus
Cirsium steirolepis,
Cirsium oaxacanum,
Cirsium alatum,
Cirsium scariosum,
Cirsium ganjuense,
Cirsium stojanovii,
Cirsium tymphaeum,
Cirsium maroccanum,
Cirsium decussatum,
Cirsium mairei,
Cirsium aggregatum,
Cirsium brevistylum,
Cirsium wakasugianum,
Cirsium echinatum,
Cirsium obvallatum,
Cirsium bertolonii,
Cirsium borealinipponense,
Cirsium bipontinum,
Cirsium vinaceum,
Cirsium carolinianum,
Cirsium uliginosum,
Cirsium suffultum,
Cirsium crassum,
Cirsium naikurense,
Cirsium sairamense,
Cirsium lappoides,
Cirsium komarovii,
Cirsium roseolum,
Cirsium vlassovianum,
Cirsium elbrusense,
Cirsium helenioides,
Cirsium suzukaense,
Cirsium horridulum,
Cirsium skutchii,
Cirsium jaliscoense,
Cirsium schelkownikowii,
Cirsium masami-saitoanum,
Cirsium amani,
Cirsium brevifolium,
Cirsium cymosum,
Cirsium arvense,
Cirsium muticum,
Cirsium perplexans,
Cirsium pseudosuffultum,
Cirsium canescens,
Cirsium macrobotrys,
Cirsium karduchorum,
Cirsium odontolepis,
Cirsium mcvaughii,
Cirsium lineare,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,